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Description: This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Vorstelijcke Warande der Dieren ... door J. v. V.', first published in 1617. This is a well-known book of emblematic animal stories in verse. Each plate is accompanied by a quotation from a classical author in Dutch prose below, and a poem by Vondel on the facing page. This edition was published by Gysbert de Groot (heirs), Amsterdam. c. 1720.
Artists and Engravers: The author and poet of this work is Joost van den Vondel (1587-1679). He was a Dutch writer and playwright. He is considered the most prominent Dutch poet and playwright of the 17th century. The engraving are engraved by the Flemish engraver Marcus Gheeraerts the Elder (c. 1520 - c. 1590) in c. 1567.
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Subject: Emblem 28. 'De Dief en den Huys-hond.' (The Thief and the domestic Dog). Quotation under engraving by Fulgosus. Copy of accompanying poem by J. v. Vondel included.
Condition: Fine. General age related toning and occasional light staining from handling as visible on image.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 15.5 x 19.5 cm. The image size is ca. 11 x 9.5 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 6.1 x 7.7 inch. The image size is ca. 4.3 x 3.7 inch.
Medium: Copperplate engraving on verge type hand laid paper with watermark.
Location: C173-32
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